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Firing line
01
the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation
02
the line from which soldiers deliver fire
Example
The athlete's mistakes during the game put him on the firing line of criticism from fans and media.
As a CEO, he always put himself on the firing line to take responsibility for tough decisions.
The journalist's investigative reporting put her on the firing line of controversy.
The outspoken politician always puts themselves in the firing line by expressing controversial opinions on social issues.
As the spokesperson for the company, she found herself in the firing line during the press conference, addressing tough questions from journalists.
